Despite leaving, ex-HSV star wants back to the Volkspark | OneFootball

It wasn’t exactly a happy ending between Robert Glatzel and HSV. Even so, he hopes for a reunion soon.

Above all, we remember the interview with MOPO toward the end of his time on the Elbe. Back then, the striker made no secret of his frustration over the lack of playing time. In that rather unpleasant year, Glatzel said he mainly learned that in the short time you are lucky enough to be on the pitch, you have to make the most of it. Why? Because everyone is replaceable. “I don’t mean that in a negative way at all, that’s just how it is,” the 32-year-old added.

In an interview with the Hamburger Abendblatt, Glatzel has now revealed that he already knew at the time that things would not continue in Hamburg. Even so, the number nine holds no grudge against his former club: “I wish HSV nothing but the best and I’m very happy to be able to focus on my sporting tasks with VfL.”

These days, the former HSV fan favorite is playing in the Autostadt and taking on the mission of winning promotion again. That mission has stalled for now: despite being an absolute giant in the league, VfL Wolfsburg has managed only two wins from its first four matches. But if it works out, and if HSV also manages to turn its nightmare start in the Bundesliga around, there could be a reunion with the former striker next year.

Reunion at the Volkspark?

The thought of an away trip with VfL to his old home appeals to the goal-getter: “When I think about it, I get goosebumps. It would be very nice to experience that moment. It’s extra motivation for me, a cool goal.”

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However, that will only become reality if HSV gets going soon. Glatzel has also followed the poor start and is suffering along with them. He said they had difficult opponents right from the start, teams you can lose to. “But conceding five goals at home is of course too many,” he admitted to the Abendblatt, surely speaking for many fans.

But: the turnaround is coming, he is sure of it and not worried: “The energy in the club and the quality in the squad are there.”

Despite the split: HSV fans & Glatzel remain friends

It hardly comes as a surprise that the bond between the northern club and him has survived the transfer. Glatzel revealed that even in Wolfsburg, HSV fans still regularly approach him: “The bond with the fans was very special and not something you see every day. I can still feel that.”

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Glatzel still remains in contact with former teammates and members of the staff. HSV was more than just a job for him; many friendships were formed there.

Glatzel is also still in touch with Mario Vušković. He is especially looking forward to his comeback and is certain that Vušković will become a top player. Speaking about his return, Glatzel said: “I would have loved to experience that day as an HSV player.”

So the striker has only warm words for HSV. With an eye on a possible reunion at the Volksparkstadion, that is an encouraging sign—especially since meetings with former players do not always necessarily go well.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.